2024 Intercity League Champions – Andre Chiefs
Chiefs Get Wednesday Win as ICL Heads to Fourth of July Break
INTERCITY LEAGUE NEWS & NOTES
Caulfield, Richard Lead Chiefs, Alvarez & Johnson Homer in Blue Sox Win
Andrew Caulfield had a homer and double and drove in four runs to lead the Andre Chiefs to a 9-7 win over the Lexington Bulldogs at Maplewood on Wednesday night. The Chiefs jumped out to a 7-0 first inning lead only to see the Bulldogs tie the game up at 7-7 with a run in the second and six more in the top of the fourth. Miles Reid and Teddy Dziuba each had three hits and an RBI and John Baptista added a solo homer for the Chiefs. Lefty Jonathan Richard (2-0) slammed the door over the final three innings, allowing no runs while striking out three. At Morelli Field, Julian Alvarez and D.J. Johnson hit back-to-back homers, to close out a five run third inning, and propel the Lexington Blue Sox to a 9-4 win over the Melrose Americans. Jake Elbeery tripled to drive in two runs before the Alvarez and Johnson homers. Elbeery, Alvarez and Bryan Acosta each drove in two runs for the Blue Sox. Starter Jack Swarbrick pitched three scoreless one-hit innings. Junior Pena (1-0) followed with a scoreless frame and picked up his first win of 2023. Cory Bright and Nick Giangregorio each had two-run doubles to drive in the four Melrose runs. On Thursday, the Bulldogs visit the Sabertooth Expos at Maplewood and the Blue Sox host the Chiefs in Lexington. Both games are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.
Chiefs Beat Maddogs 9-5, Libby Leads Americans to 11-7 Win Over Bulldogs
Ryan Noone (2-3) drove in three runs to lead the Andre Chiefs to a 9-5 win over the Malden Maddogs at Maplewood on Tuesday night. Miles Reid and Joe Bova each had two hits, a double, and drove in two runs for the Chiefs. Tim Dunphy (3-2) went 5.1 innings, striking out four, to gain the win. In Lexington, Ian Libby had a huge night with a homer, double, and four RBI’s, to give the Melrose Americans an 11-7 victory over the Bulldogs. Aidan Barry added two RBI’s and David Hunter and Jack Beverly each had two hits for the Americans. Chris Mitchell (1-2) went 4.1 innings for the win. Mitchell got relief help from Bobby Tramondozzi who worked the final 2.2 innings, striking out three. In Wednesday’s action, the Americans battle the Lexington Blue Sox at Morelli Field at 7:30 PM and the Chiefs host the Bulldogs at Maplewood at 8:00 PM.
Monday’s Expos-Chiefs and Maddogs-Blue Sox Both Postponed
UPDATE 2:38 PM Today’s heavy rain has wiped out the evening’s ICL slate. Both the Sabertooth Expos at Andre Chiefs and the Malden Maddogs at Lexington Blue Sox have been postponed. No make up dates have been announced as yet.
Barry, Beverly Lead Americans to 12-5 Sunday Win
Aidan Barry and Jack Beverly had three RBI’s each to lead the Melrose Americans to a 12-5 win over the Malden Maddogs at Morelli Field on Sunday afternoon. John Jennings went a perfect 3-3, Ted Giardina had two hits including a solo homer, and Shawn Nestor and Ian Libby each had a couple of singles, to pace the Melrose 16-hit offense. Mike Nestor (2-0) struck out nine batters in his four innings to get the win. David Hunter (2 innings, 3 K’s) and Ryan Dolan finished up for the Americans. Ben Croteau (0-2) took the loss for the Maddogs who suffered their first defeat in their last four games. On Monday, weather permitting, the Andre Chiefs host the Sabertooth Expos at Maplewood and the Maddogs visit the Lexington Blue Sox at LHS. Both games are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM.